• Australian Wildlife Hospital Tours
• Cheeky Cheetah Walk
• Colossal Komodo Encounters
• Dingo Encounter
• Echidna Encounter
• Farmyard Fun
• Gorgeous Elephant Encounters
• Leapin Lemurs
• Possum Encounter
• Rascally Red Panda
• Ripper Rhinos
• Tiger Photos
• Tiger Walk
• Tortoise Encounter
• Wombat Encounter
• You Beaut Binturong Encounters

Times: 12:30pm

Price: $40.00

Take part in an interactive, educational experience with one of Australia's native icons! This sticky-beak little creature is one of the most interesting animals around, and you’ll never forget your up-close encounter with the spikey Echidna!

Package Details

Timing and Days

• One Echidna encounter is held daily.
• Encounters run from 12.30pm-12.45pm. Participants meet at the Information & Tour Desk 10 minutes prior to encounter.
  

Price and Guest Limit

• $40 per person (does not include admission). Admission can be paid on arrival at the Zoo.
• Includes one 6" x 8" photograph.
• Minimum age 6 years.
• Maximum of 4 people per encounter.

Bookings

• Bookings can be made at the Information & Tour Desk by 11.45am on the day of the encounter or can be made in advance by calling (07) 5436 2002 or email via our contact form.

Extras

• A professional photographer will take photos of your encounter. These photos are available for purchase from our photography lab 30 minutes after completion.
• Includes one 6" x 8" photograph.

Terms and Conditions

1. Parents or guardians must take responsibility for 6-14yr olds participating in the encounter.
2. A maximum of four people can take part in an echidna encounter at one time.
3. Minimum age requirement is 6yrs and over.
4. Participants must agree to follow instructions given by the handlers.
5. Participants may be asked to cease the encounter at the handlers' discretion.
6. Please ensure that you wash your hands both before and after the encounter.
7. Participants are required to wear sensible footwear during the encounter.
8. No personal items are permitted into the enclosure, with the exception of cameras. Any excess items can be stored at the Tour Desk for the duration of your encounter.
9. Australia Zoo does not take any responsibility for any injuries that are received during the encounter. First Aid will be called if required.
10. An Australia Zoo photographer will be present during the encounter to capture the action. All photos taken will be available for purchase from the Fuji Photography lab.
11. Cost of encounter does not include entry into Australia Zoo. Admission can be paid for seperately on arrival to the zoo.